Chapter 4. Configuration Planning; Understanding Cartridge Assignment In The Library; Cleaning Slots Configuration - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

Chapter 4. Configuration Planning

"Understanding Cartridge Assignment in the Library"

"Cleaning Slots Configuration"

"Working with Logical Libraries" on page 4-2
"Configuring I/O Stations" on page 4-4
"Applying a License Key" on page 4-5
"Selecting Drive IDs and Drive Types" on page 4-5
"Working with User Accounts" on page 4-5
"Modifying Network Settings" on page 4-6
Understanding Cartridge Assignment in the Library
When a cleaning or data cartridge is placed in the I/O Station, the library scans
the I/O Station, then a screen is displayed asking you to assign the cartridge to
"System" or to a logical library. Cleaning cartridges are assigned to "System" which
makes them available to all drives regardless of the logical library to which the
drive is assigned. Data cartridges are assigned to a logical library which restricts
them from being accessed by another logical library. A drive Firmware (FMR)
cartridge placed in the I/O Station for drive firmware update must also be
assigned as a SYSTEM cartridge when the assignment screen is presented after the
I/O Station door is closed. Selecting CANCEL or allowing the assignment screen to
time out will default all newly discovered cartridges in the I/O Station as SYSTEM
cartridges.
Once a cartridge is assigned to "System" or to a logical library, the cartridge must
be physically exported from the library to the I/O Station, then moved to a
different slot in the I/O Station before it can be reassigned to a new destination
within the library. If the cartridge is left in the same I/O Station slot, the library
will retain the same assignment, even if the I/O Station door is opened and closed.
Cartridges that are placed in the I/O Station before the library is powered ON will
not have an initial assignment. To "force" an assignment screen for newly
discovered cartridges, the I/O Station must be opened and then closed. Shuffling
of the cartridges to different I/O Station slots is not necessary. Previously assigned
cartridges prior to power OFF and remaining in the same I/O Station slots will
retain their original assignment.
Cleaning Slots Configuration
Zero to four (0 to 4) cleaning slots can be configured in your library. These slots
are taken from the unassigned available storage slots. Cleaning cartridges in these
slots are used by the library's Auto Clean function when the drives request
cleaning.
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